US Bridges

Al 143 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 3.0MI. N. JCT.AL.111 · Structure no. 015749

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 143 over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 143 over Shoal Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 143
CrossesShoal Creek
Location3.0MI. N. JCT.AL.111
RouteState Highway 143
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67964, -86.45266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2013)
Projected traffic3,092 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$825,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 143 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 143 over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 143 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Al 143 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 143 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.